Outback Steakhouse hosts Junior Orange Bowl social

Junior Orange Bowl members and volunteers recently met at Outback Steakhouse in South Miami for the last social of the summer.

Among the more than thirty volunteers and members gathered for great appetizers, drinks and fellowship were JOBC President Marti and Robert Bueso, Annie Goodrich, John Sorgie, Past President John and Pam Admire, Joey Deyerle, Enid Miguez, John Pallot, Sally Baumgartner, Marti Rosen, David and Linda Brown, and Micky Rauch, to mention a few.

During that affair, much of the talk centered around the myriad of JOBC activities that are almost upon us. In fact, the JOBC’s annual fundraiser with a theme of “Beach Blanket Bingo” and chaired this year by Cecilia Dubon Slesnick, will be held October 2, at Miami Rowing Club. Executive Director Mark Pidal noted that it is not too late to donate auction items or to become a sponsor for that event. For more information, call 305-662-1210 or check the website: <www.jrorangebowl.com>.

The Blue, a new upscale all suite hotel in Doral, recently hosted a Donor Appreciation Reception and Auction for the Community Foundation of Pinecrest (CFP). Guests enjoyed an open bar, great hors d’oeuvres and an opportunity to bid on more than 45 auction items. Among the many helping make the event a success and enjoying the evening were Chairman, Steve Beiley; CFP Secretary, Pam Schaefer; CFP board members Pierre Apollon, Dan Scipione, Rick Tonkinson, Dan Heller, Jennifer Wollmann, and Luis Boue. Among the Pinecrest Village Council present were Vice Mayor Jeff Cutler; and Council members Nancy Harter, Bob Ross, and Joe Corradino. Volunteers that night were Jo Burke, Yolanda Woodbridge, Candy Hertsch, Dannaliz Segrera and Sandy Schaefer.

This reception hosted by The Blue is the first of many upcoming events for this newly created Foundation. In fact, CFP is presenting an “Estate Planning Check-Up” on Saturday, September 12, 1:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., at the Pinecrest Branch Library with featured speakers estate planning attorney, Dan Heller, of Heller Waldman; and Carol Nobles, Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist, of Young Stovall & Company. The public is invited. Admission is free.

Crazy Pianos, a dueling piano bar and restaurant recently opened its first US location in Cocowalk. On Sunday, September 13, 2:00 – 7:00 p.m., the public is invited to Crazy Family Fun Day. During that time, Crazy Pianos will donate 20 percent of all food and beverage sales to Shake-A-Leg Miami and its various programs. For more information on Crazy Pianos, go online to <www.crazypianosmiami.com > or call 305.567.2462.

Until next week, keep making each day count.

Keeping up with what’s happening in our community is quite a challenge and I am certain there are many activities I miss. If you would like to submit information for this column, send your news via e-mail to < galburns@aol.com
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About the Author

A graduate of the University of Florida with a major in Spanish, Burns has an extensive background in advertising, marketing and reciprocal trade, travel as well as non profit consulting and management. Active in many non profits, she received numerous awards across the community. Among her list of current responsibilities, Burns co-chairs two annual student recognition breakfasts for the Coral Gables Friends of Education; helps coordinate charity partners for the Westin Colonnade's Annual Give Kids the World Breakfast; serves on the board of directors of Doral Business Council; is Parliamentarian and serves on the board of the GFWC Coral Gables Woman’s Club; serves the board of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables and is Publicity Chair; and is a member of the Jr. Orange Bowl Committee. Gloria is also an active member of the Music Ministry at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, where she sings in the choir. She can be reached at gloria@communitynewspapers.com

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